Why did Colin Firth and wife Livia split, how long were they together and do they have children?
AFTER nearly two decades of marriage Colin Firth and his wife have decided to call time on their marriage.
The 59-year-old actor confirmed the news in a statement.
Why did Colin Firth and wife Livia split up?
On December 13, 2019 it was revealed that Colin and Livia had decided to part ways.
The exact cause of their split is yet to be revealed.
Their split comes after The Sun revealed in 2018 that a man accused of stalking Livia claimed they shared a passionate year-long affair - which saw them romp all over the world.
Livia admitted to a brief fling with journalist Marco Brancaccia while temporarily separated from King’s Speech screen star Firth.
What have Colin Firth and wife Livia said about their split?
The couple are yet to speak about their break up themselves.
However they have released a joint statement through their publicists.
It read: "They maintain a close friendship and remain united in their love for their children."
How long were Colin Firth and wife Livia together?
The couple, who live in Chiswick, West London, have been married for 22 years.
The pair met on the set of the 1996 BBC drama Nostromo and married in 1997.
Before that he was in a relationship with Candian actress Meg Tilly, with whom he has a son.
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Do Colin Firth and his wife Livia have children?
Colin and Livia have two children.
Their first child Luca was born in 2001 and is 18.
Then in 2003 they had Matteo who is now 16.